...The setting for "The Storm" by Kate Chopin begins with a thunderstorm. The first characters that the author mentions are Bobinot and his son Bibi. They buy a can of shrimps for Calixta but are prevented from getting them to her by the storm (Chopin, 96). The author changes the setting and tells about Calixta at home. A man named Alcee arrives at her house that she has not seen in a long time. The violence of the storm forces Alcee and Calixta into the house and then into passion that ends at the same time as the storm. Chopin uses setting as a catalyst to this action, a parallel to the passion between the characters, and as a key to the theme of the story. Setting in this story is the catalyst to the passion that occurs between Alcee and Calixta. The storm occurs just as Alcee rides by. Calixta has to go out to get Bibi's coat and sees Alcee. The storm forces Alcee and Calixta into the house and makes them shut the door (96). The fact that the door to the bedroom is open and the big white bed can be seen, contributes to the setting by foreshadowing future events. The storm obscures the view of other cabins and implies that they are totally alone in the house with no one to see them. They are trapped together in the world of the storm and cannot leave. Lightning strikes the tree and makes Calixta fall backward into Alcee's arms (97). The setting in "The Storm" forces Alcee and Calixta together and into each other's arms. The storm serves as a parallel to the passion between...
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...This is very tragic an serious This is very tragic an serious Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- As the Philippines faced a long, grim path to recovery in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the storm plowed into northeastern Vietnam early Monday, packing powerful winds and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. I wonder what they done with the body’s I wonder what they done with the body’s Philippine authorities warned that the typhoon may have killed thousands there, leaving behind a trail of devastation on a scale they'd never seen before. It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients No electricity. No food. No water. Houses and buildings leveled. Bodies scattered on the streets. Hospitals overrun with patients. Medical supplies running out. And a death toll that could soar. That means more than 1,200 people died That means more than 1,200 people died The Philippine Red Cross estimates that at least 1,200 people were killed by the storm, but that number could grow as officials make their way to remote areas made nearly inaccessible by Haiyan. According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate Others put the toll much higher: The International Committee of the Red Cross said it's realistic to estimate that 10,000 people may have died nationally...
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...The Storm The Short story by Kate Chopin deals with the subject of lust and adultery. The story takes place in what seem like the early to mid 1900’s. There a lot of characters that is in the story, but the two main characters that the story followers are (the wife) and Alcee (the former lover). Alcee must take refuge from a passing storm in Calixta’s house, while he is there the two making love while Calixta’s husband and son have to wait out the storm at the local store. By doing this Chopin implies the theme that is adultery; and, is natural and does not necessarily have negative consequences. Throughout the story the constant changing of imagery plays a great role in the development of characters and their ability to demonstrate the theme. The subject of adultery was first introduced soon after Alcee asked Calixta’s if he may take refuge from the approaching storm within her house. The subject of adultery was first introduced soon after Alcee asked Calixta’s if he may take refuge from the approaching storm within her house. That was also the first point when the author lets us know that Calixta’s “may” still have feelings for Alcee. This was shown clearly in the story when it says, “His voice and her own startled her as if from a trance…” Immediately after this the description of the setting changed from an outdoor relax feel to an indoor tense feel. This also lead to the feelings of both characters towards each other, which was shown when the room was described, “ The...
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...your life. For instance, a book can transport you with the proper settings given, to a "Storm," like the one that led two characters to revive their love and passion for each other, been hidden by convenience. Marriage had been known to be traditionally dominated by the man while the woman is expected to be submissive in all forms. Because marriage was known to be the "happily ever after" indeed. The two characters’ are Calixta, a married woman and Alcee, a married man, under a love story. The story compares their act of unfaithfulness with a storm which is not just natural, is powerful and unexpected moment. Calixta was an extremely passionate wife and loving mother, missing the passion and spontaneous of a man. Maybe a lover from sometime before. Indeed there was a man that was missing that passion too. So I will guess that Alcee saw Bobint at the store and knew that "The Storm" was getting close and that Calixta had to be home alone. How Tough fall from him to leave town and horse riding go and make sure that she was okay. He arrived at the portal of her house in his horse under the rain, right after she just noticed a storm getting close, therefore, she started picking up Bobint clothes from getting wet from the rain. But when she heard Alcee, she startled with the sound of his voice. At that moment she realizes that there was a hidden feeling for him. Alcee showed up like the storm does, suddenly and quietly, enough to disconcert Calixta, the loud rain help and invite...
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...Merissa Hardaway Professor: Ms. Lawless English 1510 18 June 2012 Love Spell M’sieur Alce’e couldn’t bear the pain of leaving Calixta. His thoughts became scrambled. Alce’e would stop at nothing to see her again. Suddenly he was enraged. He wondered how to get Calixta away from her family. He wanted to be with her forever. Alce’e knew in spite of everything Calixta was a devoted wife. Nevertheless in that moment of passion Alce’e knew he had a place in her heart. Suddenly Alce’e remembered an old woman near the country side. This woman was a magic maker. The woman was known for her mysterious magic. Nevertheless no one knew the mysterious woman’s name. She was known for her spells and premonitions. The nameless woman was like a fortune teller that knew many things. She lived deep in the French countryside. This was the only person that could bring Calixta to him. Alce’e decided to find the nameless woman. Alce’e reached the countryside and embraced the smell of fresh grass. The woman’s house appeared in the rear of the secluded countryside. He entered and seen some of the most extraordinary things. There were books on shelves form the ceiling to the floor. He even saw glasses and jars full of mysterious potions. The woman even had a curious looking black cat. The house was set up like a store yet a home. The woman came out of a room with a beaded entrance. She spoke in a rhapsody voice and said, “What’s your pleasure”. Alce’e told the woman his...
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...“A Clear Understanding” Adultery is totally natural and doesn’t really have a negative outcome don’t you think? I genuinely believe that the random appearance of the storm was not a coincidence. Chopin has given these two characters (Calixta and Alcee) an opportunity to get together. It’s evident that Chopin has used this stormy, despicable weather to bring them close together. She’s also trying to point out how strict the roles for woman are. I don’t find it right how women were demanded to only be house wives whom were only dedicated to their families and children. Calixta was deep into the duties of being both a wife and a mother and it’s totally consuming her which makes her very hard working. Calixta totally reminds me of my mother with the one exception that my mother also works to not only support herself, but all of us at home. From what I believe, Calixta was denying some part of herself. She hasn’t been paying attention to the force inside of her. Most of us do that at our advantage because if we ignore parts of ourselves, and forces within us, then, we don’t live a full life right. The big message is that when we deny needs and if we don’t express ourselves and fulfill ourselves, we have nothing to give. Also, the roles that we play are consuming and that’s dangerous; we don’t fulfill ourselves. We run the risk of becoming empty, husks of people instead of being filled with life and energy. I’m sure it is evident to everyone whom has read...
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...Todd McFarlane had a drive that no one could take from him. He was task-oriented because of his ability to assemble a group of people to leave Marvel and build with during the peak of their careers. He was an opportunist such as when purchased the three million dollar ball and combined it with hits from McGwire and Sammy Sosa to create the ‘McFarlane Collection’. He inspired others such as the 6 men he took with him to start his own company. Even though he received 300 rejection letters, he didn’t give up. He was determined and focused because even after he didn’t succeed as a major league ball player, he was still determined and focused on coming out on top. He was a very big risk taker, and was definitely rewarded for it. Many businesses would conduct business “behind the scenes” or in private, keeping the people from knowing about what was going on in reality. Because social media has developed and advanced into Twitter and Facebook, nothing is a secret anymore. Even more so, a lot of leaders must become more technologically savvy in order to keep their businesses going. This in turn calls for competition and being ahead in the game. Everything that is put out on the table is judged by others; and a lot of times, people’s opinions can sometimes ruin someone. Todd McFarlane was a very smart man. I loved how his determination, bravery, and drive got him where he wanted to be. Entrepreneurs and risk takers are very well rewarded in the end. This in a way reminds me of myself...
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...A storm Gathering. Write a summary of A storm Gathering: The story takes place in an underprivileged village in Sudan, where we follow the protagonist Malik. it all begins with Malik lying in his bed while thinking about the deterioration of his village, even though the USA promised that they wouldn’t allow another famine. An unnamed female doctor arrives but Malik gets quite disappointed discovering that she only carries medicine for a few people, even though she carries a lot of food. The female doctor visits the chief of the village, only to discover that he’s dead. When Malik hears about the chieftain died after he received medicine, he fears that the village people will blame him for the chieftain’s death. Just as the panic gets to both of their minds, a storm approaches and Malik sees this as their chance to escape. At last Malik, the female doctor are sheltered in a car. suddenly, Malik is hoping for the storm to last eternally. Characterize Malik: Malik is a master of science of Khartoum University, which is much respected. Despite his cleverness, Malik lives in a poor village, sleeps on a rush bed and the whole village depends on him. Malik seems very insecure and worried with the current circumstances, you can tell anxiousness penetrate his body: ‘’ He lay on his rush bed staring up through the darkness, nervous, slim, naked, wrapped only in silence’’. His body seems like it’s haunted as it seems like he’s used to living in the fear of the worst. And when the...
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...Introduction During the time of a severe snow storm the Chief Officer of a non-profit community hospital was out of the country on vacation. A majority of the staff could not make it in for their shifts. Patient units were understaffed and the day shift personnel were forced to work overtime. The nurse on duty left to get dinner. As a result, several injuries from falls out of beds and a death from wrongful medication occurred. There are multiple issues in question in this scenario. The objective of this paper is to identify the legal, ethical and professional considerations of the hospital. It will also further explain and summarize the effects on the business and reputation of the hospital in the future. Hospital personnel face several dilemmas, legal and/or ethical on a daily basis. A well-developed disaster plan would have been instrumental in dealing with internal and external issues in such a large snow storm. Regardless of the weather, the hospital is still required to provide adequate care to its patients. Failure to do so raises several legal questions. There are at least three legal matters to be considered. First there are the legal considerations of Liability and Staffing. Was the hospital adequately staffed to provide a sufficient standard of care? In corporate negligence, it is the hospital that owes a legal duty directly to the patient. (Showalter, 2007, p. 136) The premise of this law states that hospital is responsible for providing a staffed facility, the...
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...Kate Chopin's short story, "The Storm," is a story about the true meaning of happiness that transpires during a raging thunderstorm. Some of the ideas and themes tackled in this four-page short include adultery, happiness, the nature of secrets, and temptation. One of the main character's decisions revolves around infidelity, and can be considered a truly reprehensible act. Although some cultures look at it differently, the action is, on the whole, looked down upon. In Kate Chopin's "The Storm," through the story's showcasing of literary skill and dynamic themes, a question can be posed to the story's events: are the gender politics on display enough to justify Calixta's reprehensible actions? Firstly, in order to answer this question, we...
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...A Storm Gathering A Thursday night in Sudan Malik a Doctor educated from the university of Khartoum, is laying in his charpoy, feeling disembodied, as his bodily feelings has left him. We are told some of the things that has been happening throughout the week, mostly sad things such as the army accidentally killing nomads etc. Malik is unfortunately unable to pay his staff in cash, he has run out of medicine and is therefore unable to cure the people he promised to help and so it goes on. That night a female doctor arrives without much medicine, as she is just there to inspect the work that Malik is carrying out, and to inspect the nearby villages, when what they really need is Medicine and food. Malik is looked very badly upon as his effort is not helping, and he broke his promise. The next day the female doctor drives off to inspect the villages, while she is gone, Malik receives word that the village chief is dead, and is afraid of the locals retaliation as they assume the female doctor has killed him, they are saved by a sandstorm. Malik has a good heart he really wants to help the locals, his luck is sadly just not as good as his heart, most of of the time things seem to go against him. He is educated at the university of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, he feels humiliated by the female doctor probably because the African people isn´t used to women walking and talking as they wish, furthermore women´s rights in Islamic religion is very restricted, and therefore her...
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...industrialized nation in the world during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, also known as the Gilded Age? In the book, Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson the author describes how greed and corruption by the United States government ultimately leads to poor decisions after a horrific disaster in 1900 [Larson]. In addition, well-researched essays by Henry Demarest Lloyd and Emma Goldman back up Larson’s theory that the Gilded Age was actually a very dark time for the United States. Isaac’s Storm describes the historical aspects of the national weather service, weather forecasting, and hurricane predictions. Larson gives insight into the personal tragedy of a destructive storm in September of 1900 and how it affected Galveston, Texas and its position as a major city in the United States. Teemed with devastation and arrogance, the book follows Isaac Cline who was one of the first meteorologists at a time when there really was not a true science connected to weather predictions. He showed a real aptitude in this new field and eventually found himself assigned to the weather bureau in Galveston, Texas [Larson]. At the beginning of the 20th Century, a great confidence pervaded the United States. Isaac Cline was one of the era’s new men, a scientist who believed he knew all there was to know about the motion of clouds and the behavior of storms. This type of confidence was matched with the wealth and power of industry leaders acting as robber barons and not captains of industry [Foner]...
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...hurricanes. They have destroyed houses, neighborhoods, cities, and families. These destructive stormsSo say have a season for when they pass but in reality they are very unpredictable. Believe it or not there several ways to prepare for these unpredictable storms bfore they become to close and to dangerous. With the technology we have these days we are alerted ahead of time when there’s a storm brewing in the golf. It is always a good idea use these alerts to start preparing, gathering, and buying supplies that may be essential to riding out these sometimes very long lasting storms. One of the key components in preparing for a hurricane is finding the correct shelter. Unfortunately in Louisiana we are not blessed with underground rooms or basements, which are the most ideal for these situations. Some thing we can do though is find a room with absolutely no windows. We go in a room with no windows Incase of the event of strong wind that blow debris into the window and break them in on us. Make sure the room you go in is build on a good firm structure. Most people suggest going into a bathroom!...
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...The Snow Storm Lawsuit Name : Ms. Nongluck Loahapoonrungsi Strayer University Health Services Policy, Law and Ethics HAS 515 Professor : Danita Hunter, DHA, PMP Date : 01/24/11 Scenario: You are the Chief Executive Officer at a small non-profit community hospital. In January the area was hit by a large snow storm while you were vacationing in the Bahamas. Many of the hospital staff who provided patient care called out from work on the 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Despite efforts from the nurse managers to get relief staff, only one nurse agreed to come in. As a result, the patient units were understaffed and health care personnel on day shift were required to remain on their assigned unit until they were relieved from duty. During the course of this occurrence several patients sustained minor injuries from falls out of bed and one patient was given the incorrect medication, resulting in death. The nurse on duty left the hospital to buy dinner at the corner Wendy’s Restaurant. After one year, the families of these patients sued the hospital on behalf of their deceased relatives, and you are one of the parties mentioned in the suit. The hospital refused liability, stating that: the patients who sustained a fall were awake, oriented and experienced no limitation in mobility; the patient who was given the incorrect medication died not from staff negligence, but from an unidentified allergic reaction to a food substance and had no history of allergies. 1. Identify...
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...A Storm Gathering In a third world country, Sudan, a man called Malik, is working hard to get supplies for the town. He promises the people they will get paid for their work, there will come food, that Norway donated and medicine will come for the sick. When it all gets delayed, people start to complain and talk down to him, just because he is a man of science. He’s car won’t start, so he can’t get far around. When the food from Norway finally gets to the town it is full of weevils, and the people starts to sneer at Malik. Then when a car arrive at the town and Malik hears it’s a doctor he get very excited, but as it turns out, it is just a doctor who comes to inspect. When Malik hears that the chief of the neighbor town died shortly after an injection, he worries the entire area will die, he turns to the window and sees a storm is approaching. They seal all that can be sealed in the house and try to wait out the storm. Malik is a Msc of Khartoum University. He worries about the citizens of the town. He is a hardworking man, which tries to maintain the town and avoid another famine. He doesn’t have much for himself, all he got is a little house without much stuff, he’s clothes lay spread out on the floor because he don’t have the energy to clean up. All he’s energy goes to the town for being maintained. When he meets the doctor, the reason he gets excited is because, now he got something to give to the people of the town. That shows the commitment he has to the town and...
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